Monday Speaker Series - Stan H

The Daily Reprieve

Join us in this engrossing episode of ‘The Daily Reprieve’ as we welcome Stan H. from Albany, New York, to share about his remarkable journey of battling addiction and uncovering the power of self-recovery. Garner deep insights into the importance of understanding and dealing with emotions effectively, and learn how valuing faith and gratitude can pave a clear path to sobriety.

Stan recounts his struggles, and more importantly, his victories, as he learnt to understand the underlying emotional distress fuelling his recurring addictions. He shares his enlightening experiences from joining Sexaholics Anonymous in 2006, emphasizing on the crucial tools he discovered within the program that helped him overcome resentment, anger, unworthiness, sadness, and fear.

Stan provides a revealing look into his unique two-fold recovery technique - turning to God for guidance and maintaining an attitude of gratitude. Embodying this resilient spirit, Stan's story serves as an inspiring testament of acceptance, trust, and positivity.

In the second part of the conversation, Stan delves into his method of 'faking it till making it' and how choosing happiness over being right, and preferring patience over instant solutions, helped him avoid unnecessary conflicts. He shares his path of personal growth, converting potential confrontations into opportunities of empathy and understanding.

Stan's powerful message leaves listeners contemplating the significance of self-awareness, acceptance, patience, and resilience in the face of emotional disruptions. This episode is a beacon of hope and an invaluable guide for anyone embarking on their journey towards overcoming addiction. Tune in to ‘The Daily Reprieve’ for a handful of practical tools and a powerhouse of inspiration from Stan’s narrative.